Creativity Unleashed: Bridging Art's Past and Future

10/09/24 • 23 min

What if you could witness the fascinating evolution of digital art through the eyes of someone who has navigated both the traditional and digital art worlds?
Join me Delores Naskrent as I recount my personal journey spanning over three decades, from the early days of grappling with a Mac Plus and Adobe Illustrator's rudimentary tools to embracing the modern wonders of Procreate and Photoshop.
With heartfelt stories from years of teaching high school and inspiring students, I explore how digital tools have democratized the art world, making it accessible to aspiring artists everywhere.
I delve into the seamless integration of traditional and digital techniques, revealing the boundless opportunities for creativity today.
You'll also discover the satisfying journey of digital product creation and the shift from craft sales to digital platforms like Etsy, Society6, and Creative Market.
Through personal anecdotes, I highlight the crucial role of persistence, experimentation, and market understanding in achieving success in the digital realm. Learn practical tips on platform selection, content consistency, and the joys of online teaching, which connects us to a global audience eager for inspiration.
As I balance creativity with life's responsibilities, I find joy in the ever-evolving artistic process and emphasize the importance of community and shared creative journeys. Tune in for insights that will fuel your own artistic endeavors and inspire you to embrace the digital age.
Resources and Other Creatives mentioned:

Procreate: A powerful app for digital painting.
Adobe Illustrator: The industry standard for vector graphics.
Affinity Designer: A cost-effective alternative for vector and raster graphic design.
If you want to learn any of these design softwares you can

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Procreate: A powerful app for digital painting.
Adobe Illustrator: The industry standard for vector graphics.
Affinity Designer: A cost-effective alternative for vector and raster graphic design.
If you want to learn any of these design softwares you can

Delores Naskrent - Website & Digital Art School - Instagram - Facebook - Pinterest - Youtube

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The Creative Jugglejoy Podcast - Creativity Unleashed: Bridging Art's Past and Future

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Delores Naskrent00:00:04.206

Hey everyone . It's Dlores and I want to welcome you back to the Creative Juggle Joy podcast .

Delores Naskrent00:00:11.160

I'm so excited to have you here because today I'm going to be diving deep into the world of digital art and you know I can't stop talking about that .

Delores Naskrent00:00:20.969

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